Civic Assembly - April 13, 2025

The City of Fort Collins held a Civic Assembly meeting on April 13, 2025, focused on gathering community input and prioritizing ideas for the future use of the Hughes Stadium site. The assembly included presentations from various stakeholders, including local advocacy groups and indigenous representatives, discussing potential uses such as a multi-use bike park, natural area preservation, and land return to indigenous peoples. City staff clarified that funding should not constrain recommendations and outlined the timeline for city council decisions, including a work session scheduled for late May 2025. The assembly engaged in prioritization voting on information requests and ideas to guide feasibility analyses between assembly weekends. Additionally, two citizen petitions were discussed that could affect the site’s designation, potentially leading to a special election. The meeting emphasized inclusive community engagement, respectful dialogue, and the importance of informed decision-making for the site’s master plan development.